Canadian Raw Cane Sugar

Raw cane sugar imported from Canada under USMCA provisions, testing under 99.8 degrees by polariscope, qualifying for special tariff treatment per note 9(b)(2) to subchapter XXII. Classified under 1701.99.50 as other cane sugar not elsewhere specified in Chapter 17. Falls under HTS 9823.09.07 for USMCA originating goods within specified quota limits.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1701.12.50Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If testing 99.8 degrees or above but under 100° polarization

Higher polarization sugars classified in more specific subheadings within 1701.12

9823.01.01Same rate: 10%

If exceeding USMCA sugar quota limits

Reverts to standard Chapter 17 rates when quota exhausted under note 9(b)

1702.90.20Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If chemically processed or refined beyond raw sugar stage

Sugar syrups and chemically pure sugars fall under Chapter 1702 provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify raw value equivalence using Treasury regulations (0.93 factor or 1.07 minus 0.0175 per degree under 100° polarization),Confirm USMCA origin documentation and quota availability before shipment,Maintain polarity test records as CBP may require adjustments in subsequent quota periods